Freeman formed an investment banking firm in the ‘80s with
Pioneer Ron Spogli and current Los Angeles
Mayor Richard Riordan. Riordan split with the other two partners in ’88,
when they decided to specialize in big leveraged buyouts of more than $100
million. Recently Freeman Spogli announced plans to expand into venture
capital. Freeman heads fundraising for Bush’s campaign in this crucial
state. An architect of $100-million deals, he takes offense at the notion
that Bush’s campaign is being bankrolled by the super rich. “People talk
about special interests,” he scoffs. “How can you have special interests
when you have 170,000 donors?” Try 212 Pioneers raising more than $21 million.